Hogbin on Woodturning

Discover new woodturning projects, techniques, and tips from the legendary woodturner, Steven Hogbin! Since the early 1970s, Steven Hogbin has been a trendsetter in the world of woodturning. Starting with a completely new take on lathework and woodturning projects, Hogbin reinvented the previously routine process of turning with an exhibition that featured cut-apart, re-assembled, and carving-enhanced masterpieces. He set the standard for innovation, creativity, and precision-driven expertise then and has not stopped introducing new takes on the woodturning project since. Now, a new woodturner or expert can gain instruction and insight into his one of a kind style with detailed examinations of 11 of Hogbin's finest efforts. Each project is presented step-by-step so that any woodturner can reproduce it, but the descriptions of his projects and techniques are much more than a DIY "how-to." Hogbin's descriptions make the lathe jump to life, helping novice and pro learn to develop the skills needed to assess a lathe and piece of wood and learn the personalities of both in order to craft a masterpiece. Follow this book's turning methods and new projects--as well as existing efforts--will jump to life. In addition, each project and every page of the book contains interesting autobiographical